Hoy Head prop issue resolved

The Hoy Head service is back up and running after engineers resolved an issue with the propellor earlier today (30 August).

A problem was discovered this morning and three sailings were cancelled. A trial run of the vessel with engineers on board was carried out on the 10.15am run.

Given the issue was resolved, the service is back up and running, however sailings may be affected by delays of up to half an hour while the crew work to recover lost time. Passengers are asked to check in at normal scheduled times.

This is the third breakdown on Orkney Ferries vessels within three days.

On Monday, the Shapinsay and Eynhallow both suffered issues prompting the Chair of the Board of Orkney Ferries, Councillor Mellissa Thomson, to call for further action on replacement ferries. Read more here: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=8074

Orkney Ferries staff have thanked customers for their understanding and patience while they worked through this disruption.